Applied Behavior Analysis (BCBA)

ALABASTER CITY SCHOOLS

Behavior Intervention Specialist (BCBA)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Exceptional Education Supervisor

To assist school personnel in assessing and implementing an effective program to address behaviors of students.

Completed certification in Applied Behavior Analysis and/or Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

• Minimum of 3 years experience working with students with autism, communication disorders, developmental delays, and/or behavioral concerns.
• Experience in writing and implementing effective behavior plans.
• Knowledge of effective strategies for academic, communication, and behavior intervention.

Participates as a team member in the identification of and assessment of students' social, behavioral, emotional, and academic problems.

• Works in collaboration with the Exceptional Education Supervisor, psychometrist, and other district administrators in identifying and prioritizing district behavioral needs, interventions, etc.
• Provides staff training and support in behavior management strategies.
• Assists in the design, implementation, and follow-up of behavioral management programs for students to remediate behavioral and social problems.
• Provides social skills training to students in such areas as anger management, social skills enhancement, conflict resolution, and appropriate peer interactions.
• Analyzes behavioral data and collaboratively writes Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) to address behaviors that need to be increased or decreased.
• Trains teachers in the documenting and analyzing behavioral data.
• Plans and confers with the classroom teacher concerning any behavioral, social, or personal problems affecting students.
• Assists with evaluation of students in the areas of autism, communication, social skills, sensory issues, etc.
• Consults with school and district personnel, and parents.
• Complies with local, state, and federal regulations regarding special education records, reports, and services.
• Cooperates with all teacher regulations and responsibilities in the school.
• Complete certification in Managing Crisis Safely strategies and techniques and help train ACS staff yearly.
• EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policies on evaluation of personnel.